Woodson signs with Knicks after comeback from back surgery
Mike Woodson turns pro with a three year Knicks contract worth about 125000 per season. He credits Bobby Knight for instilling winning habits at Indiana. Woodson, a 6 foot 5 guard, recovered from herniated disc surgery last December and plans to play small forward or big guard under Red Holzman.
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GreatestAll Time Athlete Poll Sparks Wide Debate
A reader driven survey lists legends like Jim Thorpe Babe Didrickson Zaharias Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson among top all time athletes. The piece argues Thorpe Ruth Robinson and Gable shaped sports, with varied rankings across multiple lists and eras.
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Iowa recruit Johnson shows promise for Olson and Kentucky
Lute Olson admires Dennis Johnson for his muscle and rebounding as he prepares to enroll in Iowa City. Johnson led Morganfield High to strong showings against Kentucky and Indiana stars, with 20 points and 13 rebounds in one game.
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ISU lands Ames recruit Connie White with LOI
Iowa State officials announced that Connie White, 1980 Iowa state high school shot put champion from Laurens-Marathon, signed a national letter of intent to attend Iowa State this fall. White won with a 42 feet 8 1/4 inch shot put and placed second in discus.
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